B W Saunders Claimed by Death
B W Saunders longtime trail driver organizer and livestock dealer died, leaving a clan of riders who kept old campfire traditions alive. Born February 12 1864 in Rancho Sonora, he rode trails to Dodge City and helped found the Union Stock Yards and Saunders Livestock Commission. He served in Ward 2 during the Clint Frown admin, chaired the local WWI exemption board, and left a family in San Antonio Fort Worth and Palestine.
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Saunders
Chamber of Iourmerce
San Antonio
Saundera
Rancho
Sonzalea County
Pebruary
OX ‘Wagona
Goliad County
Lost Creek
Agunders
Gerd
Baulidérs
Ordher
Orphan
Ancla Henry Beatt Minute Company
Rafelmen
Rachel Reeves
Narcisso #8
Livestock Commission
Harry Fawceth
Bmilth, Oliver and Sanders
Union Stock Yards
George W. Saunders Livestock Commission Company
Sowarl Worth
He Hedeley
Gaundern
Wlferman
Ward 2
Saundern
Ide Friedrich
C. D. Cannon
Binintonto
E. Jary
Fort Worth
M. Webb
Palestine
Trail Drivers of
Texas
McAllen Hosts Seventh Annual Independence Day Celebration
Large holiday crowd in McAllen gathered for the seventh annual Independence Day event sponsored by a local American Legion post. The parade and festivities drew residents from South Texas, marking one of the region’s biggest holiday throngs in recent years.
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M'Allen
Mcallen
South Texas
Jeghan Post
Wind Storm Ravages Chicago Suburbs and Elgin Area
A severe wind storm swept from Elgin to Chicago, injuring about twenty and damaging 40 cottages along the Fox River valley. Approximately 40 other structures were wrecked, 28 Chicago homes unroofed, and power lines downed. The storm toppled trees, damaged a number of hangars, and delayed the American air races. No fatalities were reported.
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Onicago
Ligin
Chicago
Fox River
Elgin
St. Louis
Glen Ellyn
Wheaton
Collergo Pounicipal
Majerlilessy
Immigrant official held on charges in New York
Harry F. Ferguson, also known as Prilea Michael Romantoff, was sentenced today in New York for evading immigration authorities, perjury, and related offenses. He pleaded guilty last April and faces departure proceedings.
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Genguson
York
Harry F. Gerguson
Prilea Michael Romantoff
City News Old Time Dance and Concerts
Niemeyer's Entertainers perform for the Old Time Dance at Hedwig Hall on July 4 with Danos Somersot Inn and Melody Roamers under Yew management. July events include Ayla orchestra at Canitovilla and Ye Olah Royal Texpus. Featured dances, Warwick's orchestra, and Byam road big mount dance with Buddy Hancock. Admission 26d. Fourth of July celebration at Hedwig includes a Barbéaus dinner and three ball rooms open for dance at night.
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Niemeyer
Hedwig Hal
Canitovilla
tAdv
Byam Road
Buddy Hancock
Hla
Hedwig, Barbéaus
Roosevelt Message on World Economic Conference
London reports publish the text of President Roosevelt’s world economic conference message urging permanent stability and broad prosperity. He warns against artificial and temporary exchange measures benefiting a few nations and stresses balanced budgets, debt repayment, and the value of national currencies over short term gold or foreign exchange tricks. He calls for concerted effort by major nations to restore trade and avoid global economic shocks.
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London
Roosevelt
World Economic Conference
United States of America
Alain
Montty
Tao
Mita
Cabinet Ministers Meet Aboard Indianapolis Off Annapolis
In Annapolis on July 3, members of President Rostvelt's cabinet braved seas to convene aboard the cruiser Indianapolis for a high level session with the president. Secretaries Roper, Ickes, Swanson, Dean, Wallace, Allorbey and General Cummings attended. Phulps was absent. Navy official Robert White aided sea voyage. the gathering marks a potential first cabinet meeting aboard a warship.
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Annapolis
Rostvelt
Indianapolis
Ssc
Roopevell
Navel Academy
Marvin H. McIntyre
Robert White
Ejlis
Secretary of the Interior
Szcrelarics Roper
Ickes
Chéirman
Industrial Recovery Board
Works Board
Swanson
Navy
Wallace
Agriculture
Allorbey
Burke Bonds Placed In Court After Grand Jury Action
Five bonds of 1000 dollars each were issued Monday by Jack H. Burke, former county clerk, while he faced a grand jury inquiry in a city money deposit case. Burke submitted the bonds signed. Judge W. Anderson did not require Burke to post time.
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Aiick H. Burke
Ptetea
Burke
Anderson
Gold bloc endorses gold standard pledge amid talks
A fractured front page recounts a declared aim by the Gold Bloc nations France Holland Italy Poland Switzerland and Belgium to maintain gold parities within existing monetary laws. Britain and Downing Street planned further meetings as committees recessed with adjournment set for Thursday.
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United States
England
Poland
France
Holland
Italy
Switzerland
Belgium
France Denies Withdrawal Report At World Conference
Paris reports France will stay at the world economic conference to rally England around the gold standard. Finance Minister Georges Bonnet will return to London this afternoon. Government affirmed no withdrawal instruction by July 15 and pledged commitment to the gold parity.
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Paris
France
England
Georges Bonnet
London
Ministry of Finance
Kidnaping Case Baffles Sheriff in Texas Report
Houston dispatch reports no arraignment today in the W. D. Carter kidnapping case. Carter, 28, left Houston on Friday to find work, was seized seven miles from Humide Road by three men in an old car, forced into the woods, robbed of 40 cents, cut his leg with a sickle, and stripped of clothing before being driven off.
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Houston
W. d. Carter
Sheciff
Carter
Jalu
Hiv
Government cuts reduce conversations at army stations
During the 104 fiscal year talks between Ban Antonin and all local army stations will be shortened as operations for wheptwing services are restructured. One fourth of links between the city and Fort Sam Houston are being discontinued and army personnel are asked to limit the length of telephony calls to reduce busy lines.
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Talephens
Sam Honstoo
Kelly
Brooks
Alalona Ate
Delegation weighs Roosevelt gold standard shift in London
In London on day three of talks the American delegation parsed President Roosevelt’s gold standard remarks. They signaled possible move toward a managed currency with optional silver use, while debating whether to vary gold content and the price index approach under Fisher plan.
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London
Roosevelt
Tyelagashe
Pittman
Ney International
Reser Res
Ull
Ammeriant
McAllen Construction Surges in June Permits Rise
McAllen construction activity shows growing figures with June building permits at 2500, up from 400 the prior year. Inspectors Eckhoff notes continuing gains and compares to a May total near 6000, while noting some fluctuation in monthly totals. The report cites city inspections and engineer observations on permits and activity.
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Mcallen
Aine
Ity
Eckhoff
Sinad Ab
Snake Garden to Host First Night Show Tuesday
The snake garden near the museum will begin weekly night performances on Sundays and Tuesdays to handle crowds. On Tuesday at 4 p.m. Robert P. Harvey, a sleep-inducing expert, will speak while Harvey's daughter Gladys, aged five, demonstrates the safe handling of nonpoisonous reptiles.
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Eller Beholz Quiilin
Witte Memotian Ombsium
Mondlay
Robert PF. Harvey
Cattlera
Harvey
Gladys
Gent Stane Sale Booms At Downtown Post Office
Post master reports increased patronage at the Gent Stane sale window in the downtown post office. Two cent stamps sales are faltering due to weather and counter issues, with the new rate taking effect on Monday.
New McAllen Postmaster Appointed to Succeed Witherspoon
McAllen July 3 Harry Merris assumes postmaster duties succeeding W I Witherspoon who served nine years in McAllen. Witherspoon had about 13 years in postal service locally. William Barkett assigned to Brownsville post office. No staffing changes planned for local team.
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Mcallen
Harry
Merris
Posmaster Howe
W. I. Witherspoon
Witherspoon
Sears
Brownsville
United States Auto Exports Lead Europe Market Ten Years
United States automotive exports to Europe topped all regions for a decade, totaling about 8899.55 million dollars for the period. Exports to Europe exceeded North American shipments by roughly 330 million dollars, per commerce department analysis.
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Wasnivoiun UU
Europe
United States
Commerce Department
Palo Pinto Becomes Battlefield for Mock War
Mineral Wells July 4 The rough ranch lands of Palo Pinto County will host a mock battle as the Forty-sixth Cavalry Brigade conducts two weeks of training under Brig. Gen. Jacob F. Wolters. The Aguisham battle unfolds on large ranches owned by Dalton and Watson with six three inch guns carried on horses. The event, with no live fire, blends tactical study and exams with golf, swimming, and other sports nearby.
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Palo Pints County
Brigaca
Jacob F. Wolters
Houston
Jttorney
Augesham
Pat Dalton
R. S. Dalton
Buck Watson
Vascats
Constipated Scalp Dandruff Claim and Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Krank's Hair Root Oil claiming scalp constipation causes dandruff and hair loss. It alleges eight of ten suffer from scalp issues and describes the oil as non greasy, cleansing hair tubes, removing deposits, improving shine, and preventing itching. The copy urges daily use and asks readers to purchase at drug counters.
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Poitaneum
Krank
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